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Sarah Miller's avatar

"First and foremost, the sunset chime is an alarm system and I’ve decided that if there is an extinction level event on the horizon and somehow I have a choice about it, I want to be at the epicenter. Miss me with the post-apocalyptic scenario. I do not want to fight over dwindling resources, repurposing everyday items into weapons and tools for survival. Hard pass on living underground in bunkers dodging airborne diseases, zombies or my fellow humans. I want to go out instantly. Here one moment and gone the very next." This kind of took my breath away. (It honestly never occurred to me as an option, but it's surprisingly beautiful.)

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ZM Spalter's avatar

Thank you Sarah. It really just boils down to me having read and watched too many dystopian novels and movies 🙃!

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Ruchika's avatar

“And so it is that the herald for a day of rest is an alarm and the call to disaster begins with a lullaby.” Your words are more soothing than the bells!

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ZM Spalter's avatar

☺️ Thank you Ruchika!

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Jonathan Dobinson's avatar

Another lovely piece, thank you. I particularly love its light and shade, and how that tone evokes the joy and contemplation those chimes can bring. Looking forward to your next one!

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ZM Spalter's avatar

Thank you Jonathan!

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Karen Hill Anton's avatar

"Sunset chimes" -- love this take, and enjoyed the article!

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ZM Spalter's avatar

Thank you Karen! I am so glad you enjoyed it!

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Leslie Alberti's avatar

I love these chimes. I stop whatever I’m doing each evening to listen, as if hearing them for the first time. Slowly and maybe weirdly, I’ve been recording them all over Japan. Thank you

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ZM Spalter's avatar

What a great practice Leslie. I will follow suit!

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Christina Lopp's avatar

Feeling all the feels here. Often I project forward and think how much I know I’ll miss the 5 o’clock song when I move away. I never knew the song or the words. Lovely writing. So excited to read more. ❤️

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ZM Spalter's avatar

Thank you Christina!

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Veronica Fern's avatar

Well done! And educational, too! I enjoy learning about cultural differences!

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ZM Spalter's avatar

Thank you Veronica!

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Ona's avatar

If I miss HEARING them, I MISS hearing them....brilliant. Lovely writing!

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ZM Spalter's avatar

Thank you so much Ona!

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